Ombré Lash Extensions Let You Dip Into the Colorful Lash Trend

Let's be real, ombré hair was the original Instagram hair-color trend. With rainbow hair and food-inspired dye jobs taking over feeds lately, ombré hair is getting a 2018 update. Ombré lash extensions have the same gradient look — just on lids. I first spotted them on makeup artist Kelseyanna Fitzpatrick's Instagram. At first, I was convinced she carefully dipped the tips of her lashes in pink pigment. Before I could think of the logistics, I noticed ombré lash extensions were to thank for the gorgeous look instead of colored mascara, which was all over the runway recently.

Turns out Fitzpatrick is helping inspire Joanna Keller, the owner of Joanna Keller Beautique in Vancouver, Canada, to create some of the most innovative lash looks on Instagram, including this matching rainbow hair look. "I have been experimenting with unique and colorful lash looks for a while now," she tells Allure. "Kelseyanna has been my muse." And this is the first time Keller has tried out a look where the lash extensions have a black base and colored tips. Typically, you see ones that are all one bright color à la Mermaid Lashes, and Keller likes to arrange them across lash lines from light to dark for a similar ombré color scheme, as seen below. However, Keller was able to find pre-made lash extensions like this, and they complemented Fitzgerald's new ombré pink hair so well. Keller even added a streak of neon yellow with a fully colored lash extension to give the complete look a vibrant vibe.

Pink isn't the only color of ombré lash extensions you can experiment with. Keller listed off some other shades that they're available in, including coral, green, purple, and red. All these have a black base, too, and are applied with black glue like any other type of lash extensions. Ombré lash extensions also last just as long as standard black lash extensions. "So anywhere from three to five weeks before they would need a fill," Keller adds.

Expect to drop about $99 to $175 on ombré lash extensions. Depending on how voluminous you want your lashes to look, the price will go up. Keller notes that she doesn't charge a higher price for ombré lash extensions than regular ones because she wants as many people to get them as possible. (I'm tempted to do so.) Would it be too much to pair ombré lash extensions with ombré eyeliner? Just a thought.